I don't see this as a copyright issue. Even if we could say that the text messages had the required creative expression, in this context they are...

It gets a little tricky. You have a first amendment right to make art and express yourself in anyway you wish. This certainly may include using pop...

If the work is still covered under copyright and you have a copyright registration certificate in hand, which you will need to file any action, and...

In this scenario, it is most likely that you will be the one held liable. There is actually a concept called the "printer's defense" and in cases...

All we could really say from here is maybe? Before you invest in any trademark of your own make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is...

This is a very common complaint and I agree that it needs to be addressed. US Congress is actually discussing the issue of big tech platforms...

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You could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name, image...

Merely referencing the team names in text in a descriptive way will be a nominative fair use similar to the way a restaurant will say "Coke" or...

From what I can understand of your post, which is not 100% clear to me, this sounds very problematic. Before you commit to anything, I suggest...

As noted, copyright can affix to fabric designs. So you will need to be clear on whether you can lawfully copy the prints you describe. If you...